The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-06-11

violence. 1t is reported the Indian po.
lice, who are supposed to uphold the law,
have taken hand in this business of de-
Tending thieves. This is pretty state of
affairs, and we would like to know when
it will be brought to halt.
1t transpires that the report that spur
ious bonds of jefferson county are afoat
in the east is true. One was received by
the treasurer few weeks ago which had
been forwarded by some bank firm in Chi
cago, who explained that it had been de-
posted with them by Montana man as
security for loan. 1t was an exact fac
simile of the genuine bonds, except that
the names of the officers signed were those
of men utterly unknown.
A school house is being erected on the
site of old Fort C. F. Smith, on the Big
Horn, for the Crow Indians. Reports be-
ing true, the Crows will soon be an en-
lightened race of people. Under the d.
rection of Agent Williamson 100 dwell
ings for the Indians are to be built this
season. Nearly every family of the Grow
tribe is now engaged in farming, and
some of their ranches would compare fa-
vorably-so far as Improvements go--with
those of their white brethren.
The Cree Indians, camped on Sun
river, who were in destitute circumstances
last. winter, and whom the Montana leg
islature aided by an appropriation from
the territorial funds of $500, are now be-
ing removed to Canadian soil where they
belong. The settlers on the upper Sun
river are greatly pleased at the removal of
this band. They number 113 in all, and,
although not hostile, their presence has
given rise to some uneasiness. Earnest
efforts have been made for their removal,
which are now crowned with success.
The sheriff of Missoula county went
over to Raveilla, in the Flathead country
last week to arrest an Indian horse thief
The sheriff was accompanied by two dep
uties, and the posse had no trouble in
finding the particular brave wanted, but
the Indians and French half breeds re-
sisted the arrest and in the row that re-
suited one of the deputies was quite
severely hurt by being clubbed with
Winchester rifles with which the rioters
were armed The sheriff and his depu-
ties finally gave up the attempt to make
IN arrest and appealed to the federal au
thorities at Fort Missoula.
New Northwest: A prominent attor-
1ey, now of Butte, used to say about this
ime of the year, "a man could make
great deal of money if he could sell Mon
ana for what it looks like it were worth,
md buy it back again in August on the
ame basis" But that was in the days
before the valleys bore their rich harvcsts
" the quartz mines had been Developed
when the placers were almost the sole re-
lance and resource, and the beauty was
n Natures unassisted adornment of
mountain and valley in emerald glory.
t is different now. Montana is worth all
he time more than she looks to be at her
,eSt
Yellowstone journal: On Sunday
While a number of people were crossing
he Yellowstone on Curriers' ferry the Ca
lie gave way from the shore end, and to
eep from swamping 1t was necessary to
ut the pulley ropes and the boat drifted
apidly down the Yellowstone, but was
luckily grounded at a point just above
ferry. No one on the boat
7as hurt, though some were pretty badly
cared. Mr.. Currier thinks the cable had ,
cen tampered with, as there was no
sason for its giving way unless such had
cen the case The boat is now tied up $
} the trunk of cottonwood and Will be
owed back to the old stand without de- {